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Versatility
` Economy
` Watertightness
` Long-Term Durability
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Post-Tensioned Tanks
Conventionally Reinforced
4 Minimum Thickness
2 way Prestressed
No cracks
Always in compression
No construction joints to leak
5 Minimum Thickness
2 cover of post-tensioned
crack free concrete to top
layer of reinforcement
exposed to water
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Wrapped Tanks
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Residual Compression
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Post-Tensioned Tanks
Minimum Thickness
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Minimum Thickness
Residual Compression
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Conventional Tanks
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Post-Tensioned Tanks
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No Residual Compression
Residual Compression
Fewer Joints
Faster construction
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Conventionally Reinforced
Post-Tensioned Tanks
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Roofing Membrane
Required for
Watertighness
2 way Prestressed
No cracks, always in
compression
Monolithic placement, no
construction joints to leak
Thinner Sections
No Roofing Membrane
Needed
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Post-Tensioned Tanks
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No Repair Anticipated
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Greater Versatility
` Improved Economy
` Absolute Watertightness
` Better Long-Term Durability
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